Decision Ownership Maps — Cut Approval Loops in One Workshop

Many organisations mistake governance for bureaucracy: unclear decision rights stall delivery, spawn rework, and turn simple requests into months-long sagas. This episode presents Decision Ownership Maps — a one-page, outcome-focused artefact you can create in a 90-minute workshop that stops approval loops and makes decisions actionable. I explain the map’s fields, how it ties specific decisions to artefacts (requirements, data contracts, release gates), and three crisp differences from RACI and decision-flag approaches so this isn’t just “more process.” You’ll hear a de-identified consulting example where the map halved review cycles and learn three measurable metrics to track (reopened tickets, review rounds, time-to-decision). I’ll read the template aloud, give a lean workshop recipe, and set simple maintenance and escalation rules. Practical, non-theoretical, and immediately usable—designed for leaders, product managers, consultants, and IT professionals who need faster alignment between strategy and delivery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-it-it-business--6867401/support.To continue the conversation, follow Mirko Peters on LinkedIn, where more insights and real-world examples are shared from both business and IT perspectives.